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4 days in Siem Reap & Angkor

Sunrise at Angkor Wat and jungle temples wrapped in tree roots.

Best time
Nov – Mar
Ideal length
4 days
A day, mid-range
$100 per person
Trip for two
about $800

Planning a 4-day trip to Siem Reap & Angkor? Here's a day-by-day Siem Reap & Angkor itinerary with what it costs, where to stay and how to get there, ready to follow or make your own.

Why go now

November to March is dry and cool, ideal for long days among the temples.

Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor, the capital of the Khmer Empire, with hundreds of temples in the jungle.

  1. Jan: a good time to go
  2. Feb: a good time to go
  3. Mar: a good time to go
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov: a good time to go
  12. Dec: a good time to go

November to March: 22–32°C.

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Don't miss

Best things to do in Siem Reap & Angkor

  • 01

    Angkor Wat

    The world's largest religious monument.

  • 02

    Bayon

    Over 200 serene stone faces.

  • 03

    Ta Prohm

    Temples swallowed by trees.

  • 04

    Tonlé Sap

    Floating villages on Southeast Asia's largest lake.

Day by day

Siem Reap & Angkor itinerary for 4 days

  1. D1

    Day 1: Angkor Wat

    Morning
    Watch sunrise behind the towers of Angkor Wat.
    Afternoon
    Explore its galleries and the bas-reliefs of the Churning of the Sea of Milk.
    Evening
    Dinner and drinks around Pub Street.

    Leave by 4:30 AM for sunrise.

  2. D2

    Day 2: Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm

    Morning
    See the Bayon's 200-plus smiling stone faces.
    Afternoon
    Explore Ta Prohm, where giant tree roots grip the ruins.
    Evening
    Watch Phare, the Cambodian circus.

    Ta Prohm is busiest mid-morning.

  3. D3

    Day 3: Banteay Srei

    Morning
    Drive to Banteay Srei, a small temple of intricate pink sandstone carving.
    Afternoon
    Walk the jungle trail at Kbal Spean, the River of a Thousand Lingas.
    Evening
    Khmer cooking class.

    Combine both in one trip.

  4. D4

    Day 4: Tonlé Sap

    Morning
    Boat trip to a floating village on the Tonlé Sap lake.
    Afternoon
    Lunch of fish amok.
    Evening
    Fly home.

    Choose community-run boat tours.

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Shorter or longer

Siem Reap & Angkor in 3, 4 or 6 days

3 days in Siem Reap & Angkor

Follow days 1 to 3 above and leave out “Tonlé Sap”. Start early each day and book the main sights ahead.

6 days in Siem Reap & Angkor

Slow down with a free day for a spa, a cooking class or simply wandering.

What it costs

Siem Reap & Angkor trip budget

StylePer person, a day4 days for two
Budget$40$320
Mid-range$100$800
Luxury$350+$2,800

Stay, food, local transport and entry fees; travel to Siem Reap & Angkor is extra. Rough guides from recent prices, so check before you book.

Where to stay

Best hotels in Siem Reap & Angkor for every budget

  • Budget

    Guesthouses near Pub Street

    Centre

    Cheap and central.

    from $20 /night

    Prices
  • Mid-range

    Boutique hotels by the river

    Riverside

    Pools and gardens.

    from $90 /night

    Prices
  • Luxury

    Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor

    Centre

    A 1932 grand hotel.

    from $350 /night

    Prices

What to eat

Food to try in Siem Reap & Angkor

  • Fish amok

    Fish curry steamed in banana leaf.

  • Lok lak

    Peppery stir-fried beef.

  • Num banh chok

    Rice noodles with green curry.

Getting there

How to reach Siem Reap & Angkor

Travel
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, about 50 minutes from town.
Getting around
Tuk-tuks by the day; bicycles for the brave.
  • Buy a 3-day Angkor pass.
  • Hire a tuk-tuk driver for the day.

Before you go

What to pack for Siem Reap & Angkor

  • Power bank and charging cables
  • Passport and visa printouts
  • Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for temples
  • A forex card or some local cash
  • Travel insurance

Good questions

Siem Reap & Angkor trip FAQs

How many days are enough for Siem Reap & Angkor?

4 days are enough to see the highlights: Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm. Add a day or two if you like a slower pace.

How much does a 4-day Siem Reap & Angkor trip cost?

Roughly $40 a day per person on a budget, $100 mid-range and $350+ for luxury, not counting travel to get there. For two people mid-range, that's about $800 for 4 days.

What is the best time to visit Siem Reap & Angkor?

Nov – Mar. November to March is dry and cool, ideal for long days among the temples.

Where should I stay in Siem Reap & Angkor?

Budget: Guesthouses near Pub Street (Centre), from about $20 a night. Mid-range: Boutique hotels by the river (Riverside), from about $90 a night. Luxury: Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor (Centre), from about $350 a night.

How do I reach Siem Reap & Angkor?

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, about 50 minutes from town.

Is 3 days enough for Siem Reap & Angkor?

Yes, if you focus: follow days 1 to 3 of the itinerary above and skip "Tonlé Sap". 4 days is the comfortable length.

What is the weather like in Siem Reap & Angkor?

November to March: 22–32°C.

What food should I try in Siem Reap & Angkor?

Fish amok: Fish curry steamed in banana leaf. Lok lak: Peppery stir-fried beef. Num banh chok: Rice noodles with green curry.

How do I get around Siem Reap & Angkor?

Tuk-tuks by the day; bicycles for the brave.

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